Slam Skateboarding

MENTAL HEALTH PUTTING THE SPRING BACK INTO EVERY PUSH AND POP

What does skating look like for you when you're having a bad day? Are your legs feeling sluggish and stiff? Is the board not flipping right and grinds are sticking? Your skateboard might get thrown around a bit, and maybe you think it has something to do with your board or shoes.

You know those days where you feel like nothing's working out, and you want to look for an excuse to attribute it all to? You might try to find something or someone to blame, unload and take the weight off, but what's the best way that you can turn this around so that you bounce back from these situations? Having strategies you can apply adds a layer of mental resilience to help

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